Childminder in Peterborough

Inspection date

Previous inspection date 22 July 2015 3 March 2011

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This inspection: Good 2

Previous inspection: Good 2 How well the early years provision meets the needs of the range of children who attend Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The contribution of the early years provision to the well-being of children Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The effectiveness of the leadership and management of the early years provision Good 2

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This inspection: Good 2

The setting meets legal requirements for early years settings

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This provision is good

 The childminder provides a welcoming, friendly and homely environment. Children are settled, happy and engaged in their play and learning.  The childminder has a good understanding of how children learn and develop. She provides stimulating activities and resources based around children's abilities and interests.  The childminder regularly carries out observations to track the children's progress and to identify next steps in the children's learning. This helps to ensure that children make good progress from their starting points.  Children's sense of security and emotional well-being is fully supported through the calm, warm and caring relationship of the childminder. They have a good rapport with her as the main carer when the parents are not present.  The childminder develops good relationships with parents and ensures that she exchanges information about children's care and well-being.  Arrangements for safeguarding children are good. The childminder fully understands

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This provision is good

her role and responsibilities to protect children from harm.

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It is not yet outstanding because:

 The childminder does not always make the best use of opportunities to encourage children to develop further independence.  The childminder has not fully developed ways to enable children to welcome and value praise for what they have done.

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

To further improve the quality of the early years provision the provider should:

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What the setting needs to do to improve further

 explore further ways to enable children to value what they have completed  help children to build upon their growing independence skills.

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Inspection activities

 The inspector observed activities in the playroom and outdoors.  The inspector spoke to the childminder at appropriate times throughout the inspection.  The inspector carried out a joint observation with the childminder.  The inspector looked through children's assessment records and reviewed a selection of records, policies and procedures.  The inspector checked evidence of the suitability of the childminder and adult members of the household, and evidence of the childminder's training.

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who attend. This is good

The childminder has a good understanding of the Early Years Foundation Stage. She plans a range of indoor and outdoor activities well that support play and develops the children's interests further. Children benefit from some creative play opportunities, such as, role-play activities, dressing up and playing with dolls. The childminder attentively observes children while they play, so she can gather information about their stages of development. She then clearly establishes where they need support to move forward. The childminder's interactions during self-chosen play are effective in supporting their learning. She listens carefully to the children and responds well to their needs, wants and interests. During adult-led activities the childminder increases the children's mathematical knowledge and understanding. They count how many shells they have found and comment upon the size and shape of them. Their language development and understanding is extended through

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who attend. This is good

discussion and questioning. The childminder skilfully asks the children a range of questions, which fosters their critical-thinking and problem-solving skills. In addition, this promotes further discussion and engagement. Consequently, children are motivated to learn more.

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good

Children develop good relationships with the childminder and enjoy their time with her. The role of the key person is clearly embedded. Efficient settling-in procedures ensure the childminder knows children's individual needs prior to starting. The learning environment is safe and welcoming to the children and resources are tailored to meet the children's individual needs. However, sometimes children are unable to display their own work. The childminder consistently promotes positive behaviour and role models how to behave. Children demonstrate a good understanding of turn taking and share resources as they play outdoors. The childminder guides and supports children as they learn to take care of their own personal needs. However, the childminder does not fully understand how to build upon children's emerging independence. She does not always identify ways to promote children with appropriate levels of challenge during everyday routines.

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provision is good

The childminder's very strong understanding of how to implement child protection procedures keeps children safe. The childminder has recently attending child protection training and is clear about the procedure to follow should she have concerns about a child. She holds a level 3 qualification has attended various training courses in order to further her professional development. This enables the childminder to provide good quality teaching to support children's learning and development. She is constantly checking children's progress to identify gaps in their learning. The childminder regularly reviews her own practice and links up with others to discuss ways to improve. She regularly seeks the views of parents and carers and keeps them updated about their children's learning and development.

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Setting details

Unique reference number 256897 Local authority Peterborough Inspection number 867060 Type of provision Childminder Registration category Childminder Age range of children 0 - 8 Total number of places 6 Number of children on roll 8

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Name of provider

Date of previous inspection 3 March 2011

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Telephone number

The childminder was registered in 1999 and lives in Peterborough. She operates all year round from 7.15am to 5.30pm, Monday to Thursday, except for bank holidays and family holidays. The childminder receives funding for free early years education for two-, three- and four-year-old children. She holds a childcare qualification at level 3.

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Telephone number

This inspection was carried out by Ofsted under sections 49 and 50 of the Childcare Act 2006 on the quality and standards of provision that is registered on the Early Years Register. The registered person must ensure that this provision complies with the statutory framework for children’s learning, development and care, known as the Early Years Foundation Stage.

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Telephone number

procedures set out in the guidance ‘Complaints procedure: raising concerns and making complaints about Ofsted’, which is available from Ofsted’s website: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted. If you would like Ofsted to send you a copy of the guidance, please telephone 0300 123 4234, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk. achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children's social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, work-based learning and skills training, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for looked after children, safeguarding and child protection.

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Telephone number

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Telephone number

T: 0300 123 4234 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofsted

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